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Coco

  • Senior
  • Male
  • Small

About Coco

Fairfax, VA

Breed

Physical Traits

Senior
(8+ years)
Male
Small
(0-25 lbs)
White / Cream

Behavior

House-trained: No

Health

Spayed/Neutered:
No
Vaccinated:
Yes
Special Needs:
No

Coco’s Compatibility

    This pet has unknown compatibility with kids.

    This pet has good compatibility with dogs.

    This pet has unknown compatibility with cats.

    This pet has unknown compatibility with other animals.

Adoption Fee

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Coco's Story

Meet Coco the Maltese — also known as “Pinky,” a name given to him by his foster mom, probably because “Tiny Grandpa Marshmallow with Limited Brain Cells” wouldn’t fit on the vet paperwork.<br/><br/>Coco is a senior Maltese looking for a retirement home where he can spend his golden years doing the things he loves most: eating snacks, wandering aimlessly, and absolutely not being judged for peeing wherever his heart tells him to.<br/><br/>After being hit by a car, Coco’s elderly owners made the heartbreaking decision to surrender him when they realized they could no longer care for him.<br/>He is very food motivated, and equally motivated to bite you if you try to take that food away. Most of his teeth have been removed, but according to his foster mom, it still doesn’t feel good. <br/><br/>Coco does well with other dogs and is friendly with people, though he can get overstimulated when there’s too much activity around him. He’d do best in a calmer home where he can toddle around at his own pace and enjoy some emotional support snacks.<br/><br/>Honestly, Coco isn’t looking to impress anyone. He’s looking for someone who understands that perfection is overrated, diapers are washable, and old dogs with weird little quirks still deserve to be adored

Meet Coco the Maltese — also known as “Pinky,” a name given to him by his foster mom, probably because “Tiny Grandpa Marshmallow with Limited Brain Cells” wouldn’t fit on the vet paperwork.

Coco is a senior Maltese looking for a retirement home where he can spend his golden years doing the things he loves most: eating snacks, wandering aimlessly, and absolutely not being judged for peeing wherever his heart tells him to.

After being hit by a car, Coco’s elderly owners made the heartbreaking decision to surrender him when they realized they could no longer care for him.
He is very food motivated, and equally motivated to bite you if you try to take that food away. Most of his teeth have been removed, but according to his foster mom, it still doesn’t feel good.

Coco does well with other dogs and is friendly with people, though he can get overstimulated when there’s too much activity around him. He’d do best in a calmer home where he can toddle around at his own pace and enjoy some emotional sup

Meet Coco the Maltese — also known as “Pinky,” a name given to him by his foster mom, probably because “Tiny Grandpa Marshmallow with Limited Brain Cells” wouldn’t fit on the vet paperwork.

Coco is a senior Maltese looking for a retirement home where he can spend his golden years doing the things he loves most: eating snacks, wandering aimlessly, and absolutely not being judged for peeing wherever his heart tells him to.

After being hit by a car, Coco’s elderly owners made the heartbreaking decision to surrender him when they realized they could no longer care for him.
He is very food motivated, and equally motivated to bite you if you try to take that food away. Most of his teeth have been removed, but according to his foster mom, it still doesn’t feel good.

Coco does well with other dogs and is friendly with people, though he can get overstimulated when there’s too much activity around him. He’d do best in a calmer home where he can toddle around at his own pace and enjoy some emotional support snacks.

Honestly, Coco isn’t looking to impress anyone. He’s looking for someone who understands that perfection is overrated, diapers are washable, and old dogs with weird little quirks still deserve to be adored

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How To Adopt

Coco was listed as Adoptable by Humane Society of Fairfax County, Inc.
How can I adopt Coco?
Click the Start Your Inquiry button, and share some preliminary details with Humane Society of Fairfax County, Inc.. They may then ask for more details or an official application prior to an adoption. If you're a match, they'll reach out with next steps and timing.
How can I find out if Coco is a good fit for me?
Click the "See How You Match" button, answer a few simple questions, and see how you match up! It takes less than a minute to complete. You can also reach out directly to Humane Society of Fairfax County, Inc. for details on the pet.
When can I meet Coco?
If you've submitted an inquiry, Humane Society of Fairfax County, Inc. will review your information and may ask you to fill out an official application. If you're a good fit for Coco, they'll reach out to set up a meeting.
What if I have more questions about the adoption process?
Just reach out directly to Humane Society of Fairfax County, Inc., and they'll be happy to help!
Humane Society of Fairfax County, Inc.'s Adoption Policy
We welcome members of our community to begin the adoption process by viewing our available animals on Petfinder, then submitting an adoption application online at https://hsfc.org/adoptions/applications ... once we've had an opportunity to review your application, we'll be in touch to discuss it and to schedule an appointment for you to meet animals of interest.

Coco is from Humane Society of Fairfax County, Inc.

[Fairfax, VA]

Our Mission
Since 1965, we’ve helped rescue and protect animals from abuse, neglect, abandonment, and cruelty. We foster humane treatment of animals through education, rescue, adoptions, and community support. Our mission is to promote humane education, to prevent all forms of cruelty to animals, both domestic and wild, by every legit...
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Location
4057 Chain Bridge Road Fairfax, VA, 22030

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